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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 17 MIN

22 | Meet Brick: Stop Overriding Screen Time Limits With This Digital Wellness Device

from Overcome Digital Distraction | Reduce Screen Time, Improve Focus, Stop Doomscrolling, Phone Addiction, Digital Detox, Healthy Habits, Digital Wellness, Rewire Your Brain · host Julianne August | Christian Life Coach, Habit Change Specialist, Brain Health Trainer, Digital Wellness Advocate

One Small Tap That Changes Everything: My Honest Review of the Brick Digital Wellness Device What if one small tap could help you stop scrolling, protect your peace, and reclaim your focus all without deleting every app on your phone or going off the grid? That’s exactly what I’ve been testing for the last 30 days. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest review of a new physical tool called The Brick - a small but mighty digital wellness device that’s changing how I interact with my phone. It’s been one of the simplest and most effective ways I’ve found to create intentional, screen-free space in my day. It's definitely helping me overcome digital distraction. This isn't just another gadget. The Brick interrupts compulsive phone habits in a way that’s gentle, smart, and shockingly effective (without subscriptions, batteries, or maintenance). It uses NFC technology *just like tap-to-pay* to help you pre-decide how you want your phone to work before the distractions even start. You’ll hear how I’ve used it to change my morning routine, improve family time, and even set up screen limits that actually stick, for yourself and anyone else you’re trying to lead by example. If you’ve ever overridden your own screen time limits without thinking, or wished for a tool that could help your whole family focus better, listen in. This one’s for you. ♦︎ What if your phone told you, “This is a distraction”? ♦︎ What if tech helped you pause instead of pulling you in? ♦︎ What if a tiny tool could transform how you use your phone? Let’s talk about why physical boundaries beat willpower every time and how this might be the digital wellness device you’ve been waiting for. What You’ll Learn: Why most screen time limits fail (and what works better) How the Brick device creates friction that rewires your habits My favourite ways to use Brick for deep work, rest, and family time The surprising spiritual insight behind protecting your attention How to use Brick with kids and finally stop being the “screen time police” Get The Brick: 🎁 Want to try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here: https://julianneaugust.com/brick Resources & Next Steps: 📲 Grab Your Free Wallpapers Get your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Want more tips on healthy tech habits? Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale Let’s Connect! Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @julianne.august 📘 Facebook: Julianne August 🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it! Hashtags: #ScreenFreeSaturday #DigitialWellnessDevice #OvercomeDigitalDistraction

One Small Tap That Changes Everything: My Honest Review of the Brick Digital Wellness Device What if one small tap could help you stop scrolling, protect your peace, and reclaim your focus all without deleting every app on your phone or going off the grid? That’s exactly what I’ve been testing for the last 30 days. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest review of a new physical tool called The Brick - a small but mighty digital wellness device that’s changing how I interact with my phone. It’s been one of the simplest and most effective ways I’ve found to create intentional, screen-free space in my day. It's definitely helping me overcome digital distraction. This isn't just another gadget. The Brick interrupts compulsive phone habits in a way that’s gentle, smart, and shockingly effective (without subscriptions, batteries, or maintenance). It uses NFC technology *just like tap-to-pay* to help you pre-decide how you want your phone to work before the distractions even start. You’ll hear how I’ve used it to change my morning routine, improve family time, and even set up screen limits that actually stick, for yourself and anyone else you’re trying to lead by example. If you’ve ever overridden your own screen time limits without thinking, or wished for a tool that could help your whole family focus better, listen in. This one’s for you. ♦︎ What if your phone told you, “This is a distraction”?♦︎ What if tech helped you pause instead of pulling you in?♦︎ What if a tiny tool could transform how you use your phone? Let’s talk about why physical boundaries beat willpower every time and how this might be the digital wellness device you’ve been waiting for. What You’ll Learn: Why most screen time limits fail (and what works better) How the Brick device creates friction that rewires your habits My favourite ways to use Brick for deep work, rest, and family time The surprising spiritual insight behind protecting your attention How to use Brick with kids and finally stop being the “screen time police” Get The Brick: 🎁 Want to try Brick yourself? Get 10% off with my link here: https://julianneaugust.com/brick Resources & Next Steps: 📲 Grab Your Free WallpapersGet your free gallery of truth-filled phone and desktop wallpapers, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus every time you reach for your device. 👉Digital Wallpaper Take the Screen Time Personality Quiz and get your 3-Day Digital Peace Plan - a free guide to help you reset your screen habits and reclaim your focus. 👉Screen Time Personality Quiz Want more tips on healthy tech habits?Check out Episode 5 and download your FREE Guide to Grayscale with step-by-step screenshots to turn your phone into a calm, less-distracting space. 👉Guide to Grayscale Let’s Connect!Share your experiences by leaving me a voice message through Speakpipe on my website! 📩 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @julianne.august 📘 Facebook: Julianne August 🌐 Website: julianneaugust.com 🎙️Don't forget to follow the podcast and leave a written review, it helps this message reach more listeners who need it! Hashtags: #ScreenFreeSaturday #DigitialWellnessDevice #OvercomeDigitalDistraction

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